Undergraduate Course: Religion 1A: Religion in the Contemporary World: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (REST08006)
Course Outline
School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
An overview of three historically related religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam with a focus on their modern expressions and social contexts, as well as the relationships between historical and contemporary studies of these religions. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Tutorial text at £22 (recommended) |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | New College | Tutorial | | 2-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: New College. Lecture Room 1 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, student should be able to do the following:
1) Outline the main beliefs and practices of the traditions studied.
2) Make historical connections amongst the religions and relate these to contemporary situations.
3) Identify themes that emerge from the study of the traditions.
4) Compare the main beliefs and practices of the religions studied. |
Assessment Information
1) Two hour examination answering three questions, to be administered in December (60%).
2) Essay on assigned topic of 2000 words (25%).
3) Tutorial preparation (5%).
4) Tutorial participation (5%).
5) Tutorial presentation (5%).
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components (ie degree exam, essay and the combined tutorial component). |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Hannah Holtschneider
Tel: (0131 6)50 8925
Email: H.Holtschneider@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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